That's what I used to buy my three unit house hack, had never heard of it until the originator suggested it and glad I went that way. 

Originally posted by @David De Luna:My final contingency left is lending.

TIC that includes the shed (and what little yard there is) as a freebie...I'm taking the shed, my business partner will be taking the 1BR apartment to live in and oversee the short term rental that I'm looking to make the shed...Originally posted by @Amit M.

Originally posted by @Juan Alvarez:Before I even start looking at properties should see if I pre qualify on a loan correct?

Originally posted by @Brian Pulaski:@Leo Poon permitting and requirements are so area specific his answer would have no bearing on what you need to do (unless you invest in his area).

Originally posted by @George V.

What are the thoughts on shingling over a layer of existing shingles? 

And, given the extent of the repairs, are you certain you can keep the existing 2 units occupied during the renovation?

We rented it until we moved into it and remained in our existing home in the Bay Area until 2006. 

Originally posted by @Kerry Baird:Are you using small, local lenders, @Jason DiClemente, or national portfolio?